# HC-130J

Rescue Under Fire: The Evolution of U.S. Combat Search and Rescue in Contested Airspace

This report analyzes the specific roles and strategic integration of U.S. CSAR assets, including the HC-130J, HH-60W, and MC-130J, during a high-stakes recovery mission involving Iranian ground forces. It highlights the shift from simple extraction to complex, multi-domain combat recovery in contested environments.

iMil2026年4月8日 00:28

#CSAR#U.S. Air Force#F-15E

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US Deploys Tenth Warship to Middle East — Naval Posture Signals Readiness for Action on Iran

The US has increased its Middle East naval presence to at least ten warships with the destroyer Delbert D. Black joining the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. Movements of CV‑22 Ospreys and HC‑130J rescue aircraft suggest preparations for contingencies, raising the risk of escalation with Iran and pressure on regional security and global energy markets.

iMil2026年1月31日 06:21

#US Navy#Abraham Lincoln#Delbert D. Black